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Charlotte Adams escapes a destitute orphanage in prewar London, only to find herself in the lavish but equally treacherous home of one of England’s wealthiest families. Her daughter, Margot Kenworthy, flees to America's heartland, where she takes refuge in a dangerously misunderstood finishing school. Her daughter, Cleo Portman, heads to Hollywood, where she takes on the predatory modeling business in shocking and unprecedented ways.
In the grand tradition of John Irving, David Michael Slater, acclaimed author of Fun & Games and The Vanishing, delivers a sprawling tragicomedy chock-full of remarkable characters and indelible scenes. An unforgettable read, UGLY is a breakneck rollercoaster of a ride.
An unflinching, dark and funny saga that spans three generations of women who refuse to be victims. From the shadows of a prewar London orphanage to the opulent yet perilous halls of aristocracy, across the Atlantic to a crumbling charm school in America’s heartland, and finally to the glitz—and grit—of 1980s Los Angeles, this tragicomic epic explores the relentless pursuit of power, identity, and survival in a world obsessed with beauty and control.
David Michael Slater is a renowned author known for his captivating works across children's, teen, and adult literature. Originally from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, he now resides in Reno, Nevada, where he lives with his wife and son while teaching at a middle school.
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